Sol Travel Guide

Madrid

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Stay near popular Sol attractions

A public square with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and historic buildings.

Puerta del Sol

9.0/10 (21,666 reviews)
Stand at the very center of Madrid and feel the buzz as thousands of people meet and greet before a night out, gather for protests, or start out on a tour of the city.
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Things to do

Red double-decker hop-on hop-off bus in Madrid

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

£27
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

£34
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

£18
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela

Madrid: Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela with Optional Dinner

£34
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela with Optional Dinner
Skip-the-Line Royal Palace Tour

Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide

£34
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

£34
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
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Top hotels in Sol

Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

4 out of 5
Alcala 19 Madrid Madrid
The price is £162 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£162
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,308 reviews)
"Excelente servicio y atención de todo el personal del hotel. Habitaciones impecables, desayuno estupendo. Volveré nuevamente en siguiente viaje."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hotel Regina
Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid

Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid

4 out of 5
Gran Vía 29 Madrid
The price is £161 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£161
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,065 reviews)
"100% recomend"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid
Hotel Liabeny

Hotel Liabeny

4 out of 5
Calle de la Salud 3 Madrid
The price is £148 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£148
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,569 reviews)
"This is one of the best hotels i have stayed in."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hotel Liabeny
Hotel Europa

Hotel Europa

3 out of 5
Calle Carmen, 4 Madrid Madrid
The price is £106 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£106
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Amazing location in Madrid close to everything tourists would like to see. The hotel was very clean with friendly staff. Would visit this hotel again!!"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hotel Europa
B&B Madrid Centro Puerta del Sol

B&B Madrid Centro Puerta del Sol

3 out of 5
C/ Montera 10-12 Madrid Madrid
The price is £75 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£75
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Puerta del Sol and Gran Via are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"This hotel was wonderful, from the center location, to the personal attention"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

B&B Madrid Centro Puerta del Sol
Intelier Palacio de San Martín Hotel by Intelier Hotels & Suites

Intelier Palacio de San Martín Hotel by Intelier Hotels & Suites

4 out of 5
Plaza San Martin, 5 Madrid Madrid
The price is £91 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£91
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,108 reviews)
"The nicest part of the hotel was the lobby - the rooms are just normal hotel rooms. The breakfast was amazing with so many options and great staff. I had a terrible smell in my room - I looked for. dead mouse or something - but finally just left the window open and it was fine. But the hallways are ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Intelier Palacio de San Martín Hotel by Intelier Hotels & Suites
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Where to stay in Sol

Find the best Sol areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Madrid Centro

Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.

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Salamanca

Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and Mercado de la Paz. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.

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Ibiza

During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.

A busy urban square with cafes, people walking, and a prominent rainbow flag.

Chueca

If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Chueca. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.

A plaza with a statue, surrounded by historic buildings and trees.

Malasaña

Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Calle de la Princesa while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.

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